Is MY a Scrabble Word? Yes! One of the Highest-Scoring 2-Letter Words
MY — the possessive pronoun we use a hundred times a day — is one of Scrabble's secret weapons. At 7 points, MY is tied with BY as the highest-scoring two-letter word that uses only common consonants. Both M(3) and Y(4) deliver premium value, making MY a go-to play when you want maximum points from minimum tiles.
MY
7 points · M(3) + Y(4) · Possessive pronoun · TWL + SOWPODS
MY is one of the highest-scoring universally valid two-letter words. Only QI(11), ZA(11), XI(9), and XU(9) beat it — and those require rare Q, Z, or X tiles. MY uses common consonants for elite scoring.
7
Points
Both
TWL + SOWPODS
#5
Rank (Both Dicts)
Tied BY
Same Score
Why MY Scores So High
💡 Scoring Insight
MY combines two medium-value consonants — M(3) and Y(4) — for a total of 7 points. Most 2-letter words score 2-5 points because they pair high-value letters with 1-point vowels. MY avoids this by using no vowels at all (Y acts as the vowel sound).
Highest-Scoring 2-Letter Words (Both Dictionaries)
MY on Premium Squares
Y on Double Letter
Y(4×2) + M(3) = 11 points from just two tiles. Equivalent to playing QI without needing a Q tile!
M on Double Letter
M(3×2) + Y(4) = 10 points. Still excellent value from a simple two-letter word.
When to Play MY
No-vowel play: MY uses no traditional vowels (Y acts as one). This means you keep all your A/E/I/O/U tiles for longer words while still scoring 7 points.
Cross-word generator: Both M and Y form numerous two-letter cross-words (MA, ME, MI, MO, MU, MM + YA, YE, YO). MY is ideal for parallel plays scoring from multiple directions.
Endgame weapon: At 7 points for 2 tiles (3.5 pts/tile), MY offers exceptional points-per-tile efficiency in tight endgames where every point counts.
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